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The Life Cycle of Dams: An Analysis of Policy Change on the Rogue River, Oregon

Creator:: McDermott, Wendy D.
Abstract:: With the convergence of several economic, social, and environmental factors, dam removal has emerged as a feasible river management option. The Rogue River, located in southwest Oregon, is one of the few river basins in the United States to remove a number of large dams in quick succession. This paper...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: Basin, Oregon The Life Cycle of Dams: An Analysis of Policy Change on the Rogue River, Oregon Wendy

Processes of orientation to the informal caregiving role among Mexican-origin women : a qualitative analysis

Creator:: McDermott, Elizabeth A.
Abstract:: This thesis presents the steps that were taken to develop thematic findings using data from a qualitative study. Using a grounded approach, the study focused on qualitatively exploring Mexican origin caregivers' conceptualizations of elder caregiving in terms of role functioning, social norms, cultural beliefs, and familial obligations. Data collected from...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Elizabeth A. McDermott for the degree of Master of Science in Human

Topological and Dynamical Properties of Cyclically Presented Groups

Creator:: McDermott, Kirk M.
Abstract:: This dissertation investigates the structure and topological properties of cyclicallypresented groups. First, a family of groups called groups of type Z is considered. Withfew exceptions, the finiteness, asphericity, fixed point, and 3-manifold spine problemsare solved. Most groups of type Z have a central element of infinite order fixed by theshift....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kirk McDermott for the degree

Staff perceptions of a participatory strategic planning process at one community college

Creator:: McDermott, Eve L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of participants involved in one community college's strategic planning process in which faculty, administrators, and staff at all levels of the organization were encouraged to participate. Data were collected through direct observation, focus group interviews, analysis of institutional documents, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: process at one community college AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Eve L. McDermott for the degree of

Is platelet rich plasma (PRP) the other alternative? A review and current research

Creator:: Ho, Louisa K. K.
Abstract:: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been applied as a hemostatic agent since the 1970s, and a potent source of autologous growth factors since the 1990s. PRP is rich in growth factors such as platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), fibroblast growth factor (FGF)...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Wendy I. Baltzer Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been applied as a

Morphological and neurological outcome in the short time study after spinal cord injury in mice

Creator:: Kazemi, Soheila
Abstract:: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating disease which poses health problems in human and veterinary medicine. SCI causes neurological disability, with loss of motor, sensory and autonomic function. This study investigated the efficacy of local treatment with IKVAV-peptide on spinal cord regeneration following compression injury at T12 vertebra in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: after Spinal Cord Injury in Mice Abstract approved: Wendy I. Baltzer Spinal cord injury

The Effect of the Lateral Collateral Ligament on Coronoid Process Loading in Dogs : An Ex Vivo Study

Creator:: Yang, Linda M.
Abstract:: Large canine breeds are commonly diagnosed with a type of elbow disease called fragmented medial coronoid process (FMCP). FMCP occurs when the cartilage and bone of the coronoid process, located on the ulna, is fractured. Etiologies include mechanical overload of the ulna and incongruences of the radius and ulna with...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Wendy Baltzer Large canine breeds are commonly diagnosed with a type of elbow

Analysis of the effects of Head Start on the long-term educational achievements of participants: elements of agreement, conflict, and gaps

Creator:: Kelleher, Bridget
Abstract:: The goal of the graduate essay was to provide the reader with a historical overview of the United States government funded preschool program Head Start and examine policy considerations for long term effectiveness on academic achievements of participants. Focusing on research about Head Start effectiveness, careful consideration was given to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: _______________________________________________________________________ Member – Bob McDermott, M.A. representing Sociology

Characterization and Mediation of K-12 Science Teachers' Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards

Creator:: Rogan-Klyve, Allyson M.
Abstract:: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a recent set of standards that leverage decades of research to present an innovative and coherent image for K 12 science education in the United States. Major themes in the NGSS include the intertwining of learning and doing science, addressing connections across scientific...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ________________________________ Jana L. Bouwma-Gearhart Wendy Rose Aaron

Chlamydiae under stress : environmental conditions influence the production and localization of chlamydial antigens

Creator:: Brown, Wendy J.
Abstract:: Chlamydiae are obligate intracellular pathogens that cause several serious conditions within the human host. Many of the symptoms associated with infection are thought to stem from the development of aberrant, or persistent, chlamydiae. Factors leading to chlamydial persistence include deprivation of amino acids, the release of certain cellular factors, or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Wendy J. Brown for the degree of

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The Life Cycle of Dams: An Analysis of Policy Change on the Rogue River, Oregon

Processes of orientation to the informal caregiving role among Mexican-origin women : a qualitative analysis

Topological and Dynamical Properties of Cyclically Presented Groups

Staff perceptions of a participatory strategic planning process at one community college

Is platelet rich plasma (PRP) the other alternative? A review and current research

Morphological and neurological outcome in the short time study after spinal cord injury in mice

The Effect of the Lateral Collateral Ligament on Coronoid Process Loading in Dogs : An Ex Vivo Study

Analysis of the effects of Head Start on the long-term educational achievements of participants: elements of agreement, conflict, and gaps

Characterization and Mediation of K-12 Science Teachers' Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards

Chlamydiae under stress : environmental conditions influence the production and localization of chlamydial antigens

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